The Angels drafted Locker as an outfielder in the 10th round of the 2009 draft. Locker signed for $300,000 and the Angels own his rights for six years.

The deal calls for Locker to play or train with an Angels minor-league affiliate when he is not playing football. He was expected to play baseball last summer, but chose to concentrate on preparing for his senior season of football.

He spent a few days in minor-league camp in March, but that was it.

In the event of a lockout, Locker presumably could play an entire season of minor league ball for the Angels.

“He has a contractual obligation (to be in camp), and the expectation is he will fulfill it,” Angels general manager Tony Reagins told The Times on Thursday. “We’re abreast of the situation. We don’t know what’s going to happen with the NFL. Right now, Jake has options.”